formality是什么意思_formality的中文翻译_用法_简单造句

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n. 礼节；程序；拘谨

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noun(名词)

[ C ] 礼节；俗套；例行公事
法定程序;正式手续
[ U ] 庄重，正规，适合正式场合

双解例句

noun(名词)

[ C ] 礼节；俗套；例行公事
You'll have to sign the visitors' book, but it's just a formality.
你得在访客簿上签名，不过这只是例行公事而已。
法定程序;正式手续
We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected).
我们必须遵守法定程序。
[ U ] 庄重，正规，适合正式场合
She found the formality of the occasion rather daunting.
她觉得这个场合庄重得令人生畏。
A note of formality in his voice alerted her to the fact that others were listening.
他语气中的一丝拘谨提醒了她有别人在听他们的谈话。

小知识

A formality is something that follows traditional rules. Even though you knew your request for time off at work would be approved, you still went through the formality of filling out all the required paperwork.

Formality also means to align with customs or etiquette. In this way, a formality is often something that's more symbolic than necessary. For example, when a big group sits down to eat dinner together, no one starts eating until everyone is served. That formality of dining etiquette is a sign of good manners and consideration for others. If you're British, a formality of your culture is to curtsy or bow when you meet the Queen.